Maisarah Mahmud | Is Skin Barrier That Important!? @maisarahmahmud8639 | Uploaded 5 years ago | Updated May 08 2024
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Video Description:


This video explains what is meant by skin barrier. Skin barrier is the outermost layer of the skin that acts as its bodyguard and provides protection against pollutants,bacteria,irritants etc. It also talks about signs of damaged skin barrier which are:

1. Usual product no longer works on your skin
2. Tightness & Burning Sensation
3. Redness & Dryness

Everyday habits that can damage your skin barrier include:

1. Overcleansing
2. Over-exfoliating
3. Washing our face using hot water
4. Daily use of chemical exfoliant
5. Using alcohol-based toner
6. Sunlight exposure

How to repair your skin barrier:

Always use a gentle cleanser
Find ingredients which help in repairing the skin barrier; Prominent example is ceramide

Product recommendations to help repair skin barrier:

1. Ceradan Moisturising Cream
2. CeraVe Moisturising Cream (RM 30)
3. The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors
4. Soon Jung Barrier Intensive Cream(RM 75)
5. Honey Ceramide Full Moisture Cream
6. Stratia Liquid Gold

NOTE : Prices will be added soon.

Drugstore product recommendations:

1. Hada Labo Hydrating Water Gel(RM 60+)
2. Physiogel Moisturiser
3. Lost and Found Cream Ceramide(RM 40+)

DISCLAIMER : I don’t have any professional qualification when it comes to skincare. These are all my personal opinions based on the readings that I have done online as well as my own experiences in trying out the products mentioned above.